HMS Hermes; the first aircraft carrier
Chris Graham on 6th December 2022
HMS Hermes is regarded as the world’s first aircraft carrier. James Hendrie traces the ship’s career from her construction to WWII sinking.
Chatham Dockyard
Mouth-watering road steamers!
Chris Graham on 1st November 2021
Jeremy Martin's invitation event saw a gathering of mouth-watering road steamers, steam portables and other interesting vehicles.
Famous Royal Navy battleship
Chris Graham on 24th October 2021
Patrick Boniface reflects on a famous Royal Navy battleship and nuclear-powered submarine both with the famous name, Dreadnought.
River Medway shipping remembered
Chris Graham on 18th August 2021
Geoff Lunn, who has lived near the River Medway for most of his life, recalls times when the waterway was full of interesting shipping.
Steam tug Kerne appeal
Chris Graham on 17th April 2021
The 1913 steam tug Kerne is celebrating 50 years of continuous ownership, thanks to the efforts of The Steam Tug Kerne Preservation Society.
1912 Steam tug Kerne nearly ready
Chris Graham on 1st December 2020
The Merseyside-based steam tug Kerne, built as a Thames lighterage-type vessel in 1912, will be back in action soon, Paul Kirkbride reports.
